November 9, 2024
A new tool in Riverside’s transit toolbox
RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A new choice of getting from here to there is coming to town.

Electric, autonomous, zero-emission shuttles dubbed ‘Ohmio’ will hit the streets of Riverside in January for a 2-year trial. They are designed to operate on low-speed roads. The maximum speed is 31 miles per hour but they typically operate at about 15 mph.

Options for the first year of deployment include the Airport area, Downtown, and UC Riverside.

The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) will operate, staff and maintain three of the vehicles.

Riverside’s initial cost of $2.5 million will be recouped because Riverside is the point of sale, meaning sales taxes from each vehicle will accrue in Riverside. Projections call for the City’s investment to be repaid in four years.

A news release states that Ohmio has committed to hire locally and anticipates adding seven jobs in the first year of operation and at least 25 jobs by the third year.

“Ohmio is an innovative company at the forefront of this exciting transportation technology,” Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said.


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